Council Meeting
Revised Agenda

C#14-24
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Council Chambers
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario

Mayor David West

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

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1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

We are gathering on lands that have been home to First Nations Peoples from time immemorial. We acknowledge that what we now call Richmond Hill is on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations of the Williams Treaty. We also recognize that we are on part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and the Huron Wendat.


We would also like to acknowledge all First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples from across North America, also known as Turtle Island, who now reside in the City of Richmond Hill. We are committed to rebuilding constructive and cooperative relationships.

3.
National Anthem

 

4.
Public Forum (not exceeding fifteen minutes) 

 

5.
Council Announcements

 

6.
Introduction of Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

 

7.
Adoption of Agenda

 

8.
Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

 

9.
Adoption of Previous Council Minutes

 

10.
Identification of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

 

11.
Adoption of the Remainder of Agenda Items

 

12.
Public Hearing(s)

 

13.
Presentation(s)

 

14.
Delegation(s)

 

15.
Committee and Staff Reports

 

15.1
Minutes - Budget Committee of the Whole Meeting BCW#01-24 held May 28, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.2024-05-28 Budget Committee of the Whole Minutes - Accessible.pdf

  • That the minutes of the Budget Committee of the Whole meeting BCW#01-24 held May 28, 2024, be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations approved:

15.1.1
SRCFS.24.017 - Year-End Operating Results as of December 31, 2023 - (BCW Item 5.1)

 

  • a) That the 2023 Operating Results overview be received for information purposes;

    b) That the 2023 Operating Budget carryforward items of $296,700 listed in Appendix “B” to staff report SRCFS.24.017, be approved and carried over to the 2024 Operating Budget;

    c) That the surplus allocation and deficit funding as detailed in Appendix “C” to staff report SRCFS.24.017, be approved:

    1. 2023 Operating Fund surplus of $5,904,890 be allocated as follows:
      • $3,491,900 transferred to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for the surplus related to investment income
      • $1,206,495 transferred to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
      • $1,206,495 transferred to the Community Enhancement and Economic Vitality Reserve Fund
    2. 2023 Water & Wastewater Fund surplus of $84,181 be transferred to the Water Rate Stabilization Reserve; and
    3. 2023 Stormwater Management Fund deficit of $83,461 be funded from the Water Quality Protection Reserve Fund;

    d) That staff report back to Council on how the interest-only portion from the $1.2M contribution to the Community Economic Vitality Reserve can be used going forward to help add funding to the annual Community and Culture Grant. This report back will include how this additional funding could be best utilized to increase the benefit to the community of this grant.

15.1.2
SRCFS.24.016 – 2023 Investment Portfolio Results - (BCW Item 5.2)

 

  • a) That staff report SRCFS.24.016 regarding the 2023 Investment Portfolio Results, be received for information purposes;

    b) That the updated Investment Policy be approved as provided in Appendix “D” to staff report SRCFS.24.016.

15.1.3
SRCFS.24.021 - 2023 Reserve and Reserve Fund Status - (BCW Item 5.3)

 

  • a) That staff report SRCFS.24.021 regarding the 2023 Reserve and Reserve Fund Status be received for information purposes;

    b) That for administration purposes, the following reserve re-alignments be approved:

    1. The Inspection Reserve be amalgamated with the Engineering Review Fees Reserve;
    2. The Roads and Bridge Investment Fund be merged with the Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Reserve; and
    3. The respective by-laws be repealed, and their corresponding accounts be closed.

15.1.4
SRCFS.24.022 - 2023 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement - (BCW Item 5.4)

 

  • a) That staff report SRCFS.24.022 regarding the 2023 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement, be received for information purposes; 

    b) That the 2023 Development Charges, Cash in Lieu of Parkland and Community Benefits Charge Reserve Funds Statement be made available to the public on the City of Richmond Hill website as outlined in staff report SRCFS.24.022.

15.2
Minutes - Committee of the Whole Meeting CW#09-24 held May 29, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.2024-05-29 Committee of the Whole Minutes.pdf

  • That the minutes of Committee of the Whole meeting CW#09-24 held May 29, 2024, be adopted as circulated and the following recommendations be approved:

15.2.1
SRPBS.24.008 - Request for Approval - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - J-G Cordone Investments Ltd. - 12030 Yonge Street - City Files D01-20017 and D02-20032 - (CW Item 11.1) - (Proposed By-laws 72-24 and 73-24)

 

  • a) That the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by J-G Cordone Investments Ltd. for the lands known as Part of Lot G, Registered Plan 1916 (municipal address: 12030 Yonge Street), City Files D01-20017 and D02-20032, be approved, subject to the following:

    1. that the City’s Official Plan be amended to include site specific policies as outlined in staff report SRPBS.24.008;
    2. that the draft Official Plan Amendment 52, attached as Appendix “B” to SRPBS.24.008, be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and adoption;
    3. that the subject lands be rezoned from General Commercial One (GC1) Zone under By-law 2523, as amended, to Village Centre Commercial (VCC) Zone under By-law 235-97, as amended, with site-specific development standards to facilitate the development proposal as outlined in staff report SRPBS.24.008;
    4. that the draft amending Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “C” to SRPBS.24.008, be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services and brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment;
    5. that pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft amending Zoning By-law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands; and,

    b) That Council assign 293.28 persons equivalent of municipal servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services, subject to the City’s Interim Growth Management Strategy, and in accordance with the provisions of By-law 109-11, as amended.

15.2.2
SRPBS.24.055 - Request for Approval - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Neuhaus Puccini Villas Ltd. - 7 Poplar Drive and 11, 15 and 17 McCachen Street - City File D02-22009 - (CW Item 11.2) - (Proposed By-law 74-24)

 

  • a) That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Neuhaus Puccini Villas Ltd. for lands known as Part of Lots 6 and 7, and Lots 9 and 10, Plan 484 (municipal addresses: 7 Poplar Drive and 11, 15 and 17 McCachen Street), City File D02-22009, be approved, subject to the following:

    1. that the subject lands be rezoned from Residential Urban (RU) Zone under By-law 1275, as amended, and Single Detached Five (R5) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, to Semi-Detached One (RD1) Zone and Single Detached Six (R6) Zone under By-law 313-96, as amended, with site-specific development standards to facilitate the development proposal as outlined in staff report SRPBS.24.055;
    2. that prior to the amending Zoning By-law being brought forward for enactment, appropriate restrictions have been registered on title of the subject lands under Section 118 of the Land Titles Act;
    3. that the amending Zoning By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration and enactment; and,
    4. that pursuant to Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, Council deem that no further notice be required with respect to any necessary modifications to the draft Zoning By-law to implement the proposed development on the subject lands.

    b) That Council assign 40.67 persons equivalent of municipal servicing allocation to the proposed development to be constructed on the subject lands, to be released by the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services in accordance with By-law 109-11, as amended.

15.2.3
SRCFS.24.009 - 2024 Final Levy By-Law and Tax Rates - (CW Item 11.3) - (Proposed By-law 39-24)

 

  • a) That By-law 39-24 be enacted in the form of the draft By-law attached as Appendix A to staff report SRCFS.24.009 to establish and adopt tax rates for 2024 on the assessment in each property class;

    b) That the billing and collection of taxes, special assessments, defaulted fines and fees including the tax installment due dates for residential and non-residential properties be authorized.

15.2.4
SRCFS.24.026 - 2025 to 2032 Water and Wastewater Financial Plan - (CW Item 11.4)

 

  • a) That the City of Richmond Hill Water Financial Plan, attached as Appendix B to staff report SRCFS.24.026, be approved as required under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, O. Reg. 453/07 to maintain the City’s municipal drinking water license;

    b) That a copy of the City of Richmond Hill Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;

    c) That a copy of the resolution approving the City of Richmond Hill Water Financial Plan be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) as required under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, O. Reg. 453/07.

15.2.5
SRCS.24.09 - Property Standards By-law and Clean Neighbourhoods By-law Enactment - (CW Item 11.5) - (Proposed By-laws 62-24, 63-24, 64-24 and 65-24)

 

  • a) That staff report SRCS.24.09 regarding the new Property Standards and Clean Neighbourhoods By-laws be received;

    b) That Property Standards By-law 62-24, attached as Attachment 1 (Municipal Code Chapter 1010) to SRCS.24.09, be enacted;

    c) That the Clean Neighbourhoods By-law 63-24, attached as Attachment 2 to SRCS.24.09, be enacted;

    d) That By-law 64-24, attached as Attachment 3 to SRCS.24.09, be enacted to include designated Property Standards By-law offences as Schedule ‘C’ of the Administrative Penalties By-law 69-16, as amended;

    e) That By-law 65-24, attached as Attachment 4 to SRCS.24.09, be enacted to include designated Clean Neighbourhoods By-law offences in Schedule ‘A’ of the Administrative Penalties By-law 69-16, as amended.

    f) That the following By-laws be repealed:

    • Property Standards By-law 79-99 as amended;
    • Adequate Heat By-law 399-90, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 982);
    • Boarding By-law 92-92, as amended (Municipal Code Chapter 955);
    • Abandoned Appliances By-law 136-75, as amended;
    • Anti-Graffiti By-law 69-07.

15.2.6
SRCS.24.10 - Lake Wilcox Boathouse - (CW Item 11.6)

 

  • a) That staff report SRCS.24.10 regarding the future use of the Lake Wilcox Boathouse be received;

    b) That staff initiate a consultation process that includes an Expression of Interest to investigate a preferred partnership arrangement for future use of the Lake Wilcox Boathouse, and public engagement to better understand community desires for the site;

    c) That the Lake Wilcox Canoe Club Precinct Plan be moved further into the future in the City’s 10 Year Capital Forecast pending determination of the future of the Lake Wilcox Boathouse;

    d) That, upon the recommendation the Commissioner of Community Services, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute license agreements to facilitate Richmond Hill Canoe Club use of the Lake Wilcox Boathouse until such time as a decision is made regarding the future of the Boathouse.

15.2.7
SRIES.24.015 - 2024 Asset Management Plan - (CW Item 11.7)

 

  • a) That staff report SRIES.24.015 regarding the 2024 Asset Management Plan be received;

    b) That the City’s 2024 Asset Management Plan, attached as Attachment 'A' to staff report SRIES.24.015, be approved;

    c) That the City’s updated 2024 Strategic Asset Management Policy, attached as Attachment 'B' to staff report SRIES.24.015, be approved;

    d) That the 2024 Asset Management Plan and updated 2024 Strategic Asset Management Policy be posted on the City’s website and be submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure.

15.2.8
Correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held on September 7, 2022, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Neuhaus Puccini Villas Ltd. for 7 Poplar Drive and 11, 15 and 17 McCachen Street

 

- (CW Item 11.8)

  • That the correspondence received subsequent to the Council Public Meeting held on September 7, 2022, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Neuhaus Puccini Villas Ltd. for 7 Poplar Drive and 11, 15 and 17 McCachen Street, be received as follows:

    1. Jennifer Du, 11 Poplar Drive, dated May 2, 2022.
    2. Jennifer Du, 11 Poplar Drive, dated September 7, 2022.

15.2.9
Correspondence from Jeffrey Streisfield, LandLaw, dated May 27, 2024, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by J-G Cordone Investments Ltd. for 12030 Yonge Street - (CW Item 11.9)

 

  • a) That the correspondence from Jeffrey Streisfield, LandLaw, dated May 27, 2024, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by J-G Cordone Investments Ltd. for 12030 Yonge Street, be received.

15.2.10
Member Motion - Mayor West - Richmond Hill’s Participation in Canada: Frontrunner of Urban SDGs Program - (CW Item 12.1)

 

  • WHEREAS the City has a tradition of protecting its natural environment and working with residents, partners, and other levels of governments to build a more resilient and sustainable community;

    WHEREAS the City is committed to pursuing greater environmental sustainability and climate resilience through the goals, targets, and actions in its Environment Strategy, Community Energy and Emissions Plan, Climate Change Framework, and related plans and policies;

    WHEREAS the concept of sustainability – encompassing three interconnected “pillars” supportive of social, environmental, and economic sustainability – is increasingly informing the City’s core documents, such as the Strategic Plan and Official Plan, and its approach to land use planning;

    WHEREAS Richmond Hill supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which aim to improve social outcomes across the globe by holistically addressing issues of inequality and environmental degradation, and finds alignment with applicable “urban SDGs” – notably #11 Sustainable Cities and Communities;

    WHEREAS the Urban Economy Forum (UEF) (an international organization that engages with the United Nations (UN) to lead global dialogue on sustainable urban resources), in partnership with UN-Habitat and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, launched the Toronto-based World Urban Pavilion (Pavilion) in 2020 as a knowledge-exchange hub to share best practices, innovation and research in urban development and revitalization from countries around the world;

    WHEREAS UEF has invited the City of Richmond Hill to participate in the Pavilion’s flagship program, Canada: Frontrunner of Urban SDGs, which aims to build on existing initiatives and work with cities to identify, design and implement pilot projects to address significant urban challenges and share lessons learned from around the world; and

    WHEREAS Richmond Hill’s participation entails identification of existing projects, programs and initiatives that can be showcased as exemplary urban SDG achievements, and identification of planned projects that can be pursued with World Urban Pavilion support for future showcasing.

    Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:

    a) The Council of the City of Richmond Hill agrees to collaborate with the Urban Economy Forum and World Urban Pavilion as a participant in the Canada: Frontrunner of Urban SDGs program, by signing an agreed upon Letter of Intent;

    b) Staff be directed to work with the Urban Economy Forum and World Urban Pavilion to create and promote an Urban Transformation Profile for Richmond Hill as part of the Frontrunner City Program;

    c) Staff be further directed to further explore the nature of this collaboration as a Canada: Frontrunner of Urban SDGs, with consideration of existing staff capacity and resources, in order to define the terms of participation in a jointly developed Memorandum of Understanding with the Urban Economy Forum and World Urban Pavilion; and,

    d) A copy of this resolution be circulated to the Urban Economy Forum, World Urban Pavilion, UN University (Richmond Hill), and Richmond Hill’s Members of Parliament.

15.3
Memorandum from Don Guy, Director, Community Standards, dated May 31, 2024, regarding Property Standards and Clean Neighbourhoods By-laws (SRCS.24.09) - (refer to Item 15.2.5)

This item has attachments. 
1.Memo from Don Guy regarding SRCS.24.09.pdf

  • a) That the memorandum from Don Guy, Director of Community Standards, dated May 31, 2024, regarding the Property Standards and Clean Neighbourhoods By-laws (Staff Report SRCS.24.09), be received for information.

16.
Other Business

 

17.
Emergency/Time Sensitive Matters

 

18.
By-laws

 

18.1
By-law 23-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 11 Centre Street West (Temperance Hall) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 23-24 Heritage Designation of 11 Centre St W.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.020)

18.2
By-law 24-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 18 Arnold Crescent (William Pugsley House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 24-24 Heritage Designation of 18 Arnold Cres.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.009)

18.3
By-law 25-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 32 Richmond Street (William Harrison Rental House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 25-24 Heritage Designation of 32 Richmond St.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.023)

18.4
By-law 27-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 42 Richmond Street (Clara Harrison Rental House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 27-24 Heritage Designation of 42 Richmond St.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.024)

18.5
By-law 29-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 111 Richmond Street (Gaby House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 29-24 Heritage Designation of 111 Richmond St.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.025)

18.6
By-law 30-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 124 Richmond Street (Leslie Innes House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 30-24 Heritage Designation of 124 Richmond St.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.026)

18.7
By-law 31-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 10350 Yonge Street (The Andrew Newton House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 31-24 Heritage Designation of 10350 Yonge St.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.027)

18.8
By-law 32-24 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of 13076 Leslie Street (George Sproxton House) Under the Ontario Heritage Act

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 32-24 Heritage Designation of 13076 Leslie St.pdf

Explanation: Approved by Council at its meeting held March 27, 2024 Council Meeting - (Staff Report SRPBS.24.022)

18.9
By-law 39-24 - A By-law to provide for the levy and collection of the sums required by The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill for 2024 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 39-24 - Levy Bylaw and Tax Rates.pdf

Explanation: Item 15.2.3

18.10
By-law 62-24 - A By-law to prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City of Richmond Hill

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 62-24 Property Standards.pdf

Explanation: Item Item 15.2.5

18.11
By-law 63-24 - A By-law to prescribe standards for the maintenance of exterior property within the City of Richmond Hill

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 63-24 Clean Neighbourhoods r.pdf

Explanation: Item 15.2.5 and 15.3

18.12
By-law 64-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 69-16 of the City of Richmond Hill

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 64-24 Property Standards AMPS.pdf

Explanation: Item 15.2.5

18.13
By-law 65-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 69-26 of the City of Richmond Hill

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 65-24 Clean Neighbourhoods AMPS.pdf

Explanation: Item 15.2.5

18.14
By-law 72-24 - A By-law to Adopt Amendment 52 to the Richmond Hill Official Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 72-24.pdf

Explanation: Item 15.2.1

18.15
By-law 73-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2523, as amended, and By-law 235-97, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 73-24.pdf

Explanation: Item 15.2.1

18.16
By-law 74-24 - A By-law to Amend By-law 313-96, as amended, of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill and By-law 1275, as amended, of the former Township of King

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 74-24.pdf

Explanation: Item 15.2.2

19.
Closed Session

 

19.1
Resolution to Move into Closed Session and General Nature Thereof:

 

  • That Council move into Closed Session:

    a) To consider matters relating to labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 905, Richmond Hill Unit Negotiations, pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    b) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to a Citizen appointment to the Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee for the remainder of the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    c) To consider personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees, with respect to interviewing selected citizen applicants to fill a vacancy in the Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council, pursuant to Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001;

    *d) To consider matters relating to labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to the 2023 Richmond Hill Professional Fire Fighters Association (RHPFFS) Local 1957 Negotiations, pursuant to Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

19.2
Resolution to Reconvene in Open Session

 

19.3
Adoption of the Recommendations Arising from the Closed Session Meeting (if required)

 

20.
By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of Council at this Meeting

 

21.
Adjournment

 
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